Trail Running calendar near Cleveland 2026-2027

Outrun 24 Hour Trail Race in Kirtland, Ohio uses a USATF certified 1.002445 mile loop and lets participants run any distance up to 24 hours. Live chip timing, event swag, medals under 100 miles and a buckle for 100 mile finishers are provid..

A trail event at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover Ohio offering 9ish, 25k and 50k courses on single track, bridle trails and short gravel sections, with well stocked aid stations, a cupless policy, and gnome themed finishers awards.

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Southington Off Road Park near Cleveland with races from a kids course to a 50 km Ultra across wooded, rugged trails. The Trifecta option allows completing Sprint, Super and Beast in one weekend.

Timed ultrarunning options on a mostly shaded 2.92 mile loop at Richfield Heritage Preserve, with camping, aid station service, chip timing and awards for finishers. Multiple timed distances and a 100 mile option are offered.

Trail-based race day at Camp Manatoc on May 23, 2026 offering 10k, half, marathon, and an 8-hour format on varied singletrack and wooded trails. Part of the Ohio Endurance Series with aid support, swag, awards, and donations benefiting Camp..

A 5K trail run and walk through the Norma Johnson Center trails near Dover, Ohio, with parking and awards hosted at Yellowbrick on 39. The mostly grass course includes mulched and dirt sections and features varied terrain.

Experience one of the nation’s oldest ultra-marathons through the 5,000-acre Mohican Memorial State Forest. This event offers 100-mile, 50-mile, and marathon distances and serves as a qualifier for the Western States 100.

A cross country 5K winds through wooded trails in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with 112 feet of elevation gain, while a separate 1 Mile Kids Dash runs on flat grass fields with finisher medals and stroller access.

A 24-hour running event on a five-mile loop at St. Helena Park in Canal Fulton, OH on June 6, 2026, with a new 25K, relay teams aiming for 100 miles, on-site camping, a main aid pavilion, and cupless race rules.

Experience a unique 5K obstacle course with trails and hills or enjoy a family walk in Akron. This community event celebrate wellness and connection with medals for 5K finishers and shirts for walkers.

A trail 15K at Sand Run Metro Park in Akron, Ohio with over 1,000 feet of climbing and loops on primitive single track. Registration closes June 5 and no race day entries are allowed.

Enjoy a hilly run or walk around the lake at Munroe Falls Metro Park. This community event features a 5k run, a 1.55 mile fun walk, and live music at a stroller and pet friendly finish line.

A 5K cross country run/walk at Caskeys Campground on June 13, 2026, raising funds for Type 1 Diabetes awareness. The day includes a free 400 m kids run and a family fun program with food trucks and lake activities.

A trail race at Kendall Lake in Cuyahoga Valley National Park offering a new 5k plus 5 mile and 10 mile looped courses, on-course woodland scenery, race swag options, and fundraising support for the Humane Society of Summit County.

Experience a rugged trail race at Camp Tuscazoar featuring a challenging figure eight course with significant elevation gain. Choose between three distances and enjoy a well supported event with a finishers medal and post race rewards.

Little Carolina Trail Fest at Lagoon Picnic Area in Rocky River Reservation offers multiple trail distances and ruck options, chip timing, finisher medals with distance pins, plus live bluegrass and a beer garden.

A 5k mud run in Oak Harbor, Ohio on June 20, 2026 with 20+ obstacles and alternate challenge and Xtreme routes. Every participant receives a medal and the event will donate 10% of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

El Matador Trail Races on June 20, 2026 at Wooster Memorial Park offers 5 mile and 10 mile trail loops through varied park terrain and creek crossings. The field is limited to 200 runners and proceeds support Friends of Wooster Memorial Par..

Trail races at Brecksville Reservation offering a 50K and a point to point 25K on the Buckeye Trail. The 50K began in 1994 and is noted as the oldest trail 50K in Ohio.

A trail race in Akron, Ohio on July 11, 2026 that runs from Memorial Parkway into Summit Metro Parks. Distances include marathon, half marathon and 10K with water stations and medals for all finishers.